Multiple vehicle auto accidents are fairly common on California’s congested freeways, which begins with one driver rear ending another driver, resulting in a chain reaction that involves 3 or more vehicles. Alternatively, an accident may occur when a driver runs a red light and hits another car broadside, setting the stage for a multiple car pileup accident. Multi-vehicle car accidents create an added challenge for determining liability for injuries that vehicle occupants suffer. If you are involved in a multi car accident, it is vital you exchange insurance information with all the drivers involved, obtain witness contact information and contact the police to come to the scene and create a police report. It is also absolutely vital you take photographs of the scene, including skid marks, vehicle debris and property damage from multiple angles. If you suffer injury due to pile up accident in our area, you can contact our experienced Glendale auto accident attorney soon after the accident in order to ensure that all pertinent evidence is immediately identified and documented. If you or a loved one has been involved in a multi-car accident, we invite you to contact a KAASS LAW car accident attorney in Glendale, CA for a free consultation and case review. Our office will handle your car accident claim, set you up with health care professionals for any needed treatment. We don't charge you any upfront legal fees, as we charge a contingency fee, meaning you don't pay, unless we are able to recover money damages from the responsible parties.
Determining fault in a multi-car accident is the biggest barrier to overcome in these types of accidents. From a factual perspective, determining causation can be tricky. In a case where a driver admits to being distracted and being the first car to rear-end another car in a line of cars, it may be appropriate to assign that driver 100% liability. Often times however, there are other factors at play including, bad weather conditions, driving to close to another vehicle, road construction, drunk driving, or aggressive driving. Thus, it is vital to speak with a car accident attorney that has experience with handling multi-car accident insurance claims.
When tailgating contributes to a multiple vehicle auto accident, all drivers who tailgated potentially shares some liability for causing injuries of occupants in vehicles that are ahead of the tailgating driver. The driver of the vehicle that collides with the car at the end of the chain likely has the greatest fault. On the other hand, if the driver of the car at the end had followed the next car at a greater distance, perhaps that driver’s car would not have been pushed into the car that he or she was following. Chain reaction accidents or multi car accident in a “stop and go” traffic scenario also create issues of comparative negligence. Generally, drivers are not held responsible for following another vehicle too closely when the vehicles in traffic are stopped, but if the chain reaction collision occurs while the cars are in motion, the legal notion of "comparative negligence"comes into play. If some cars are in motion but others are not, sorting out responsibility becomes a difficult task. If you were involved in an chain reaction or multi-auto accident call or contact our Glendale personal injury attorneys for a free consultation. We will fully review your case, answer any questions you may have, and explain the process as you move forward.
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When a loved one passes away due to the negligence of another party, California law allows for two different types of lawsuits that can be against the negligent party. A California wrongful death lawsuit may be filed by the representative of the deceased’s estate, or by the decedent’s surviving spouse, children or other dependent family members. While, a survival cause of action can be filed by the estate’s personal representative, or if none has been appointed, by the decedent’s successor-in-interest. A survival cause of action can only be brought if the decedent did not immediately die from his injuries. The survival statute allows one to “step into the shoes” of the deceased and recover the damages the had they lived, including and , such as:
A contract is an agreement to do or not to do a certain thing. Recovering damages for breach of contract, the plaintiff must prove all of the following:
If you entered into a contract and you fail to abide by the terms of the agreement. Consequently, you may face the likelihood of having a lawsuit against you. If a party contracts with you and does not fulfill the terms of the agreement. In return you may also have the right to seek legal remedy and likewise file suit against the breaching party.
Regardless of whether you own an business with a family member, a friend, or hold a position on the board of a large corporation, you know that business and contract disputes can often times cause major problems. Specifically, business owners that face contract disputes with other companies and even more so, between their own ownership structure. For instance, a business contract dispute may arise between two or more partners, when one partner fails to fulfill his responsibilities. Often times business owners do not anticipate disputes until they arise. As a result, income might be lost due to contract breaches; ownership might be in the limbo due to outside lawsuits and claims; and tensions amongst business owners may rise. Lastly, a California business that is facing a lawsuit must be represented by an attorney. As such, a business owner cannot represent themselves in pro per.
As a matter of course, each general partner has an equal right to take part in the . Disputes in the ordinary course of business are decided by a of the . While, disputes or disagreements of or any to the . Be that as it may, in an partnership of any size the will provide for certain electees to manage the partnership along the lines of a company board. Generally, unless otherwise provided in the , no one can become a partner of the However, an existing partner may transfer partnership interests and assign his share of the profits and losses and right to receive distributions.
Not all businesses are made alike. Choosing the right business entity formation is a huge step for any business owner because there are many different entity forms of businesses one can form. A Glendale business entity formation attorney can help you determine which entity form would be the best for your type of business. However, before a business owner considers which entity form h/she wishes, you must determine what name you wish to use for the corporation and check whether or not that name is available to use.
The California Secretary of State website provides a tool for business owners to check for corporation name availability.
In determining name availability, the database checks only against names of like entities registered with the California Secretary of State. Thus, before you are set on a name, check with the California Secretary of State website for corporation name availability.
California law requires all drivers to purchase insurance that offers minimum liability amount of $15,000 of bodily injury coverage per person up to a maximum of $30,000 if two or more people are injured. In addition, drivers must also carry a minimum of $5,000 for property damage coverage. Oftentimes, if you are injured in an auto accident, the driver at fault may only have the state minimum, while your damages may be far more. For instance, if your total medical bills were over $15,000 and the at-fault party only have $15,000, you may not be able to recover for damages for pain and suffering.
Luckily, if your insurance policy also contains Uninsured Motorist "UM" and Underinsured Motorist "UIM" coverage, you may be able to file a claim under your UIM coverage. Underinsured motorist coverage will be able to provide a limited amount of coverage for injuries sustained by you and your passengers. This occurs when you are involved in an accident with another motorist who does not have enough insurance to pay for your injuries.
Effective January 1, 2018, new California marijuana laws to roll out. California will starts accepting online applications for temporary business permits for marijuana business owners. The Bureau of Cannabis Control's online application system will open in December and that the BCC will begin emailing temporary licenses to retailers before the new year. The licenses will become valid on Jan. 1. By New Year’s Day, marijuana/cannabis business owners should be receiving an email from the state regarding the approval of the temporary marijuana business permits. Temporary marijuana business permits will be good for four (4) months. The purpose of giving business owners 4 months, is to give marijuana shop owners time to complete all other additional information needed to receive permanent licenses. Once approved, you will be able to immediately start selling cannabis to adult 21 and over with an valid ID. further opens the door for local governments to permit marijuana consumption at retailers and companies with a micro-business license, which combines a small cultivation site, distribution and retail.
Before you decide to buy an existing business, rather than starting your own business there are a few facts you may want to consider. While, buying an existing business may provide many advantage, its important to do your research and consider consulting with a Glendale business attorney prior to signing any agreements to ensure you have covered all areas to decrease the probability of any issues presenting itself in the future. In determining whether or not to buy an existing or established business consider some important factors such as valuation of the business, negotiating the business purchase, purchase agreement, and do your due diligence.
Its important to first determine the value of the business you wish to buy so that you don't end up over paying for it. There are a handful of methods for evaluating businesses, thus it important to understand which method the business owner used when it computed its business value. It is important that you determine or receive information regarding the actual, taxable “profits” or “losses” for the business. If you are unsure how business valuation works, it is recommend you speak to a experienced business attorney before entering into a purchase agreement. Our are who have vast experience in determining valuation of businesses and can review and consult you on your business purchase as well as, business valuation. We invite you to contact our office at (310) 943-1171 and schedule a consultation.
There are many types of spinal cord injuries that may result from a motorcycle accident. Some of those include bulging dicks, sciatic nerve damage, herniated disks, partial or total paralysis. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury due to a motorcycle crash you may require to seek physical therapy, chiropractic care, or other surgical procedures to help with the pain. Medical professionals are able to evaluate the extent of the spinal cord injury and decide if surgery to decompress and stabilize the spinal cord is necessary.
When you are involved in a motorcycle accident and suffer injury, you are legally entitled to compensation by negligent and responsible parties, or their insurance carriers. We invite you to contact one of our Glendale motorcycle personal injury attorneys and see how we can help you recover from your medical bills and help you get the compensation you deserve. Our Glendale motorcycle accident attorney will review your accident claim, evaluate your case, and consult with you on your options, and connect you with experienced medical professionals to get you the proper care. Please call our office at (310) 943-1171 and speak to an experienced motorcycle accident attorney today.
A brain hemorrhage injury following a motorcycle accident may cause a victim to suffer permanent brain damage. Head hemorrhage or head injuries are some of the most devastating injuries that motorcyclists can suffer in an accident. While, wearing a motorcycle helmet can reduce the motorcyclist's risk of sustaining brain damage from impact, it does not give the motorcyclist complete protection. Motorcycle accident injuries can be reduced by wearing protective gear while riding. When a motorcyclist's is involved in an motorcycle accident, he bares the risk of having his brain shaken violently within the skull if his head hits the pavement or an object. If this occurs, this may cause a brain hemorrhage. Brain hemorrhaging can occur when arteries and blood vessels burst and bleed inside or outside the brain. Generally, when a victim in a motorcycle accidents suffers as a result of the accidentthe brain hemorrhage puts pressure on the brain, which reduces blood supply to brain tissues. Often times, brain hemorrhage injuries can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention.
In wrongful death cases, plaintiffs are the surviving family members of the decedent and can seek to recover economic damages. This includes financial support the decedent would have contributed to the family during the lifetime of the decedent or plaintiff. Also, loss of gifts or benefits that plaintiff would have expected to receive from decedent. Lastly, funeral/burial expenses reasonable value of household services that decedent would have provided to his or her loved ones. Additionally, the surviving family members may also seek non-economic damages. This includes loss of decedent’s love, companionship, loss of services, loss of support, comfort, care, assistance, protection, and moral support. Loss of the enjoyment of sexual relations and loss of decedent’s training and guidance are also real factors.
A survival cause of action in California can only be brought if the decedent did not pass from the injuries. If the deceased lived for a period between the accident and death, considering to file under survival cause of action. The representative of decedent's estate may seek to recover damages. This includes, “the loss or damage that the decedent sustained or incurred before death, including any penalties or punitive or exemplary damages that the decedent would have been entitled to recover had the decedent lived, and do not include damages for pain, suffering, or disfigurement". If you and your family are considering filing either a wrongful death or survival action lawsuit, or both if the circumstances permit, we invite you to contact one of our Los Angeles personal injury attorneys today for a free consultation and case review. KAASS LAW has successfully represented victims in wrongful death and survival cause of actions.
This content is intended for educational purposes only. KAASS LAW is authorized to practice law in California. The above content is intended for California residents only. This content provides only general information, which may or may not reflect current legal developments. KAASS LAW expressly disclaims all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any of this website. The above content DOES NOT create an attorney-client relationship. KAASS LAW does not represent you unless you have expressly retained KAASS LAW in person at the KAASS LAW office. KAASS LAW helps clients in: Los Angeles, Burbank, Hollywood, Glendale, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Studio City, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Sunland, Tujunga, Sylmar, La Crescenta, La Canada, Beverly Hills, Westwood, Santa Monica, Brentwood. Pacoima, Montebello, Commerce, Alhambra, Downey, Bell, Maywood, Walnut Park, Vernon, Lynwood, Echo Park, Silverlake, Mission Hills, Northridge, North Hills, Porter Ranch, Chatsworth, Reseda, San Diego, La Jolla, El Cajon, Chula Vista, Del Mar
It is important to remember that a California business owner cannot represent themselves in a lawsuit as pro per, this is because in California, a California business that is facing a suit or wish to file a lawsuit against another must be represented by an attorney. Please review all the provisions in the contract to ensure you don't file a frivolous lawsuit against the other party. Often times contracts can be confusing and thus require the assistance of a business law or contract attorney. Breach of contract can occur in many different ways, such in business service contracts, employment contracts, or business partnership contracts. If you believe that another party did a breach in their terms or didn't fulfill the terms under a contract it is important to speak to a experienced business lawyer, to ensure you rights and remedies are protected.
Businesses can dissolve the entire or part of a company by engaging in the "winding up" or "dissolution" process. The winding up process is subject to a strict legal rights of its partners, as well as creditors and claimants. Terminating a California business, often times involves a "liquidation process", where the company begins to wind-up affairs, pay debts, and dissolve. Furthermore, there are special procedures for dissolving corporations that are undergoing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, or have disposed of all assets, and not conducted any business for the last five years.
During the winding-up process is subject to strict legal rights of the shareholders, thus must be both "just and equitable" Thus, to ensure that all issues are considered and addressed appropriately, its is recommend to that you consult with California corporate attorney prior to submitting termination documents to the California Secretary of State. If you wish to dissolve or terminate your corporation, we invite you to contact our Glendale business corporate lawyers and discuss the proper legal steps you must take in order to property terminate your California corporation. Under California’s General Corporation law (“GCL”) shareholders holding shares with at least 50 percent of the voting power can voluntary elect to dissolve the corporation. It is important that you review your articles of incorporation and bylaws, and speak to a experienced Glendale business lawyer, to ensure that you are following the proper dissolution procedures specifically for your corporation. If a all members have approved that dissolution, your corporation continues to exist only for the purpose of taking care of final matters. As such, all board members have full power to wind up and settle the affairs of the corporation, including paying all known corporation debts and liabilities, and then distributing remaining assets, if any, to persons entitled to those assets.
There are many corporation entity types and each type have different forms that must be completed with the California Secretary of State. The following are corporation entity types a business owner can choose from:
Often times, many business owners are unable to finalize their corporate filings due to name issues, errors, missing forms, or misstatements in the proposed filings. The following filing tips are designed to help you meet the minimum filing requirements of the California Corporations Code. If you have specific legal questions or concerns regarding to corporate filing we invite you contact a Glendale corporate filing lawyer for a consult. Our business lawyer at KAASS LAW is experienced with many cases involving business law.
As mentioned above, the preliminary task is to check of the availability of a name with the California Secretary of State’s office.
Under California law, a corporation must have at least three directors, unless there are less than three shareholders. In that case, the number of directors may be equal to or greater than the number of shareholders. California does not set forth a minimum age or residency requirement for directors. Either the articles of incorporation or the corporation’s bylaws must state the number of directors that will constitute the corporation’s board of directors. Finally, prepare and file articles of incorporation with the Secretary of the State.
If you will be paying at least $100 to an employee or employees in a quarter (this includes corporate officers), you are subject to California employment taxes and must register for a California employer account number within 15 days of paying that $100. You can register for employment taxes and get your account number online using the Employment Development Department’s website. These taxes must be paid quarterly.
When preparing and filing articles of incorporation with the Secretary of the State, ensure that you have correctly completed the Articles of Incorporation form. A Statement of Information Form SI-550 must also be filed with the California Secretary of State within 90 days after filing the Articles of Incorporation. The Statement of Information must be filed each year thereafter during the applicable filing period. Furthermore, most corporations are required to pay a minimum tax of $800 to the California Franchise Tax Board each year. This content is intended for educational purposes only. KAASS LAW is authorized to practice law in California. The above content is intended for California residents only. This content provides only general information, which may or may not reflect current legal developments. KAASS LAW expressly disclaims all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any of the contents of this website. The above content DOES NOT create an attorney-client relationship. KAASS LAW does not represent you unless you have expressly retained KAASS LAW in person at the KAASS LAW office. KAASS LAW helps clients in: Los Angeles, Burbank, Hollywood, Glendale, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Studio City, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Sunland, Tujunga, Sylmar, La Crescenta, La Canada, Beverly Hills, Westwood, Santa Monica, Brentwood. Pacoima, Montebello, Commerce, Alhambra, Downey, Bell, Maywood, Walnut Park, Vernon, Lynwood, Echo Park, Silverlake, Mission Hills, Northridge, North Hills, Porter Ranch, Chatsworth, Reseda, San Diego, La Jolla, El Cajon, Chula Vista, Del Mar
Uninsured motorst coverage provides protection for you and your pasangers for bodily injury sustained in the event the at fault party is not insured. As such, you and your passangers can file UM claims with your insurance company to recover compensation for your injuries. Unfortunately, oftentimes insurance companies use various tactics to try to avoid paying claims that are filed by their own insureds. Thus, it is very important to seek advice from an experienced Glendale personal injury lawyer as soon as possible to help preserve your claim. On the other hand, if you feel that your insurance company is wrongfully denying your claim, it is vital you seek advice from a personal injury attorney that has experience in handling first-party insurance bad faith claims.
There are several scenarios of how insurance adjusters try to deny and or devalue your UM and UIM claim. Some of these examples include the following:
Get help from an experienced personal injury attorney following an accident in California with an uninsured or underinsured motorist. Our personal injury attorney at KAASS Law team for a free no-obligation consultation, we are available 24/7. We also provide 24/7 accident assistance, call now at (310) 943-1171.
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California law imposes quality control regulations for pot, which requires new testing procedures. For instance, prior to distributing marijuana products, cannabis distributors will be required to test samples for possible pesticides residue, and bacteria. Products must also be labeled with the weight, THC, and CBD content.
California cannabis sales tax taking effect January 2018. A 15% levy on all cannabis sales will be added on cannabis and medical marijuana products. Local governments are also adding taxes for sellers and growers which potentially could result in a 70% increase in the price of a small bag of good quality marijuana.
Some specific California marijuana regulations to go into effect January 1, 2018 including the following:
Some restriction under California Prop 64 effective January 1, 2018 include:
If you have questions regarding marijuana laws or or are seeking to start a recreational marijuana business in California, or how to obtain a marijuana license, KAASS LAW invites you to contact our Los Angeles marijuana business attorneys for a consultation.
KAASS LAW is authorized to practice law in California. The above content is intended for California residents only. This content provides only general information which may or may not reflect current legal developments. KAASS LAW expressly disclaims all liability in respect to actions taken or not taken based on any of the contents of this website. The above content DOES NOT create an attorney-client relationship. KAASS LAW does not represent you unless you have expressly retained KAASS LAW in person at the KAASS LAW office. KAASS LAW criminal defense attorneys helps represent clients in Los Angeles, Burbank, Hollywood, Glendale, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Studio City, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Sunland, Tujunga, Sylmar, San Bernardino, La Crescenta, La Canada, Beverly Hills, Westwood, Santa Monica, Brentwood. Pacoima, Montebello, Commerce, Alhambra, Downey, Bell, Maywood, Walnut Park, Vernon, Lynwood, Echo Park, Silverlake, Mission Hills, Northridge, Woodland Hills, Encino, Canoga Park, North Hills, Porter Ranch, Chatsworth, Reseda.
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There are five (5) common business valuation methods, which include the following:
Upon finalizing the sale of a California business, generally the seller will have his or her business attorney prepare a Purchase Agreement, which will sets forth the terms and conditions for the purchasing of the business in a binding contract. It is highly recommend that you retain a business attorney to review all the details of the purchase agreement to ensure you didn't miss anything throughout the process. Otherwise, you may end up with the shorten end of the stick, which is something you want to avoid, of course. KAASS Law would be happy to assist you with these matters. For the most part a purchase agreement includes details about what you are purchasing with the sale of the business, such as, inventory, customer list, equipment, and any other property.
Conducting your due diligence prior to purchasing an existing business is critical! Before you commit to anything make sure you do your research on the company from top to bottom, not leaving any loose ends. Often times, business owners quickly jump the gun and fail to investigate and ask questions and find themselves in agony a few months down the line. For instance, a business owner purchase an existing business and is in violation of zoning laws, has judgements against them, or has a pending lawsuit. Other times, a business owner may purchase a business and the office space that was leased with the purchase has reoccurring pipping issues which cause flooding. In cases like these, business owners will find them filing business insurance claims because their unit was damaged due to the flooding, which results in temporary stopping business operations. In such cases, if an owner had conducted their due diligence, they may have discovered that the reoccurring pipping issues.
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While spinal cord injury symptoms after a motorcycle crash are usually immediate or sometimes symptoms may be delayed as swelling or bleeding occur in or around the spinal cord. Common spinal cord injury symptoms may occur when there is:
Often times motorcycle accidents result in severe spinal cord injuries which may require the victim 24-hour-a-day personal care, the use of powered wheelchairs with special controls to move around on their own, or may require complete assistance with activities of daily living, such as eating and dressing. When such injuries occur, medical bills begin to pile up. Thus, it is imperative that motorcycle accident victims speak to a motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible so that you may preserve your claim. Our Glendale motorcycle attorneys at KAASS LAW can help you get the treatment you need and recover compensation for medical bills, hospital bills, pain and suffering, future treatment, lost wages, loss of income, loss of future income, and other related losses.
Other common motorcycle accident injuries include the following:
Hiring a Los Angeles motorcycle accident attorney can help motorcycle accident victims’ preserve their accident claim, increase compensation, and avoid having to deal with the difficulties of insurance companies and insurance adjusters. As experienced motorcycle accident litigators, we have successfully litigated various personal injury cases. KAASS Law understands the mastery it takes to successfully receive fair settlements during the claims stage of a personal injury or accident case. Please call our office at (310) 943-1171 and speak to an experienced Los Angeles motorcycle accident attorney. Give us a call, our attorneys speak English, French, Spanish, Russian, Armenian, and Italian.
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Symptoms of brain hemorrhaging following a motorcycle accident may not be immediately apparent. Brain hemorrhage symptoms may develop over time as the blood accumulates within the brain. Common symptoms of brain hemorrhage injury following a motorcycle crash include:
Other common motorcycle accident injuries include the following:
Hiring a Los Angeles motorcycle accident attorney can help victims' preserve their accident claim, increase compensation, and avoid having to deal with the difficulties of insurance companies and insurance adjusters. As experienced motorcycle accident litigators, we have successfully litigated various personal injury cases. KAASS LAW understands the mastery it takes to successfully receive fair settlements during the claims stage of a personal injury or accident case. When you are involved in a motorcycle accident and suffer damages, you are legally entitled to compensation by negligent and responsible parties, or their insurance carriers. We invite you to contact our motorcycle accident attorneys for a free personal injury consultation. We will review your motorcycle accident claim, evaluate the facts surrounding your case, and consult with you on your options. Please call our office at (310) 943-1171 and speak to an experienced Los Angeles motorcycle accident attorney.